Dear Diana and Carla,
I look to survivors as heroes. Why? Because those survivors carry double
duty. They have to take charge in every ways to beat their disease and
then at some point they become the survivor and the caregiver as
eventually they give back to the community . Those
here and my Barb are the consummate survivors and caregivers, like Carla
and Lil and John and Ron and those that come here each day and give so
much based on their experience of emotions, treatments, information,
inner wisdom and therefore, they are my heroes.
My job, while caregivers have similar emotions and anxieties, and then
try to support the survivor, has no means of feeling the same anxieties
and emotions, so my job, in my opinion, is rather easy in comparison. I
know being a caregiver is never easy, but I have been with and support
so many survivors, look in their eyes, their hearts, and I know I have
said this to myself many times, "I am not certain I could do what they
do" and I ask myself many times "how could I survive if I had the
disease?" So, I look to Barb and Carla and Lil and JOhn and Charlie and
the so many of my friends here, as heroes, and it seems there isn't
enough, this caregiver can do to support their courage. Diana you are
the supreme caregiver for certain.
Carla, we will be with you, as you are with us. Lean on us. Take care
and God Bless
Your friend
marty
LINHILLIS wrote:
>
> Dear Carla
>
> You will not be alone tomorrow, we'll all be there in spirit. Also when
> you're getting the MRI, don't forget what Bob G said. LOL
> Waiting for the results will be a nightmare, but we'll try to keep your
> mind on other things.
> You are so right, I feel like the roller coaster will never settle down
> again. The ole stomach can only take so much of this.
> Marty is in rare form tonight (last night). His poem was beautiful.
> You know Carla, I think even the caregivers see life differently while
> on this cancer journey with loved ones. I know I do. I try to find
> the positive in most things and the small stuff doesn't seem so
> important anymore.
> This has turned out to be one special forum. Take care dear
> lady and know we will all have you in our thoughts and prayers.
> Love ya
> Diana
> -
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